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Meanings of sacrifice in English

Portuguese
perda
Catalan
pèrdua
Spanish
pérdida

The act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

        perda
        Portuguese
        sacrifício
        Catalan
        sacrifici
        Spanish
        asesinato ritual

        The act of killing (an animal or person) in order to propitiate a deity.

              sacrifício
              Catalan
              donar
              Spanish
              dar

              Endure the loss of.

                    donar

                    A young boy and girl stand in a landscape facing a large door.

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                          Usage of sacrifice in English
                          1
                          Its actual meaning is 'a self-sacrifice for the common good.' She paused.
                          Inferno
                          2
                          Yes, there is significant risk and sacrifice involved for students and teachers.
                          The Irish Times
                          3
                          I am willing to sacrifice my commercial interests for the common good.
                          The Godfather
                          4
                          Samaras said: This is not the so-called human sacrifice that some claim.
                          The Guardian
                          5
                          EBONY: Why do you think we sacrifice comfort just to look good?
                          Ebony
                          6
                          Central America: 'I'm prepared to sacrifice one arcology to save the rest.
                          The Naked God
                          7
                          Your Financial Penance Your sacrifice can take a future form as well.
                          Ebony
                          8
                          I told you long ago that being a real wizard means sacrifice.
                          Changes
                          9
                          Your great sacrifice is an inspiration to us all, the President said.
                          News.com.au
                          10
                          He needs a sacrifice in order to let us sail from Troy.
                          Helen of troy
                          11
                          And the end result is weight maintenance at the sacrifice of performance.
                          Climbing Magazine
                          12
                          You asked me if I'd sacrifice you to save Arthur's good name.
                          A duty to the dead
                          13
                          Do you risk everything for success, or do you sacrifice for safety?
                          Turn left at the trojan horse: a would-be hero's american odysse...
                          14
                          We should not sacrifice good environmental management for the sake of expediency.
                          The South African
                          15
                          Nardelli also said Chrysler's remaining white-collar workers would share in the sacrifice.
                          Reuters
                          16
                          Their sacrifice is worthy of mention, Mr Cracknell, do you not think?'
                          The street philosopher
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                          Sacrifice through the time
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